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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,224.92, 368,678.85 and 152,421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,224.92, 368,678.85 and 152,421.07 is: 210,288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,224.92 : 368,678.85 = 152,421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,224.92/368,678.85 = 152,421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,224.92x = 368,678.85 × 152,421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,224.92x = 56,194,424,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,194,424,803.37/267,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,288.86

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